“Perfection is not the goal. It’s not the goal at all. I’m always learning new things about these settings, because when I first started, there was a particular distributor of podcasting that I later learned was kind of predatory. So it’s like there’s an evolution of learning.” Andréa Spearman
Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Andréa Spearman as they explore how to build authentic community connections without waiting for perfection. Discover why starting where you are, crackling audio and all, can create more impact than polished content ever could.
Timestamps:
0:00 Andrea introduces herself as connector
1:14 Building community through shared resources
2:46 Started podcast during pandemic lockdown
7:35 Five years building grassroots platform
12:19 Managing five jobs while podcasting
17:27 Raw conversations versus polished content
24:14 Dance background shapes creative approach
32:30 Supporting Oakland’s political transformation
37:33 Elevating Black theater and artists
46:39 Embracing authenticity over perfection
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